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The execution of Troy Davis on September 21, 2011, made a great many of us feel sick and brokenhearted. Our government injected deadly poison into the bloodstream of a vital, breathing man and ended his life. For those of us not involved in the every-day effort to end the death penalty, the execution created feelings of helplessness, sadness and the sense that we could do nothing to stop these brutal acts of violence. In response to these feelings of helplessness and sadness, a group of us have come together and organized a small, free concert. The goal of this concert is very modest. Everything will be acoustic; there will be no amplification. This will be a peaceful vigil, not a protest. It is our hope that the music played for a short time in a small park in front of a small crowd will ripple out and send a clear message that business as usual must not be allowed to continue. Our belief is that the death penalty is racist, immoral, cruel and unusual and therefore not allowable under the U.S. Constitution.
We want to emphasize that this will be a peaceful vigil. There is a time for loud, direct action, but on this Sunday, our hope is that the sound of acoustic and unamplified voices will speak louder than a bullhorn.
We are so fortunate to have three local, up-and-coming performers share their musical gifts for this event. I encourage you to check out their websites or just show up and be ready to be impressed. The music will inspire.
Performing:
Anthony Martinez - website under construction
Starr Saunders - www.starrsaunders.com
Aerin Monroe - http://www.reverbnation.com/aerinmonroe
We hope to see you there.
much love,
Anthony
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